Steering cable broke again- 2020 255 open

[W255openID]

Does anyone know the replacement part for the steering cable assembly on a 255 open? Unfortunately this is the 2nd time in 2 years this has happened. When the boat would sit for a few days unused the steering would start to feel crunchy and ultimately would get worse and worse until finally it would be completely siezed up. I have my boat at the shop but they are unable to get ahold of the parts department at Scarab, I have also called several times and get nothing but voicemails... at this point, I just want to get the part number and see if I can find one and get it shipped to my dealer, any help would be appreciated! I would look at the part number on my boat, but the boat is at the shop now.

 

[blthlt]

If you're not on the facebook group, I would post there. You'll get way quicker info.

 

[W255openID]

For some reason I can't open that QR code link. Are you referring to scarab Facebook group?

 

[blthlt]

Yep

 

[W255openID]

Looks like the part is on back order til the end of June.... anyone know the replacement part number? Or the manufacturer (Teleflex or Seastar maybe?)

 

[BuckInNC]

I think the part you need is: 040-0804 SCAR CABLE, STEERING JET RACK 18' #4690515

Hope this helps. But, still out of stock as of today - July 12, 2022.

BuckInNC

 

[Paul Dufault]

I also have a broken steering cable on my 255 open. The second time in a year. My dealer stopped answering the phone. Has anyone found a good place to get one? and is thgis part number correct. All input is appreciated

 

[Paul Dufault]

040-0804 SCAR CABLE, STEERING JET RACK 18' #4690515

 

[BuckInNC]

Ordered mine from my dealer: Performance East - Goldsboro, NC (919) 731-4288. Got it about 3 weeks ago. They were then back in stock.

BuckInNC

 

[Paul Dufault]

I was able to order it from a great dealer in LA. Lafayette power sports. He says I should have it by Friday. Readily available at this point. Scarab must have gotten the long awaited shipment in. Thanks for your response.

 

[BuckInNC]

Glad it worked out for you. You're right, that really is a great dealer down there.